About ATSICHS Brisbane
ATSICHS Brisbane is a not-for-profit community owned health and human services organisation delivering on the unique health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in greater Brisbane and Logan. We pride ourselves on providing health and human services, our way – supporting our people and community in our commitment to create a flourishing future and lasting legacy for them and their families.
See more at our website - www.atsichsbrisbane.org.au
Description:
About the Role
The NDIS Care Coordinator is an entry-level role designed for individuals looking to build a career in the NDIS sector. You'll work closely with experienced NDIS Support Coordinators to learn how to assist participants in navigating their NDIS plans, connecting with services, achieving their goals and building their capacity. This is a great opportunity to develop foundational knowledge of the NDIS while making a meaningful impact on the lives of our community members. Full training and mentorship will be provided to help you grow into a Support Coordinator role.
Duties
- Support participants in understanding the basics of their NDIS plans and available supports.
- Assist in linking participants with appropriate service providers, community resources, and culturally safe supports.
- Learn to develop simple action plans in collaboration with Support Coordinator, focusing on short-term goals.
- Provide administrative support, including maintaining case notes and ensuring compliances with policies.
- Observe and participate in meetings with participants, families, and stakeholders to gain hands-on experience.
- Develop a strong understanding of culturally safe and person-centred approaches to service delivery.
- Participate in training and mentoring opportunities to build skills for future career progression.
Enjoy working in an organisation that makes a difference in the community. Join our friendly and supportive Support Services team that will help you grow personally and professionally.
Why Join Us?
- Annual base salary $73,358 plus superannuation (depending on qualifications and experience).
- 1-year full-time contract, with the possibility of extension.
- Career development - A clear pathway to becoming a NDIS Support Coordinator.
- Meaningful impact - Help empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to access the supports they need.
- Supportive team - Work in a culturally safe and community-driven environment.
Required
- Certificate IV or higher qualifications in Health Care, Social Assistance, Community Services, Administration and/or one year disability/age care experience.
- Demonstrated ability to record accurate and consistent case notes.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of direction and to effectively communicate with and work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and to contribute to the development of creative and innovative services.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate with sensitivity and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Suite Applications.
- Current Drivers Licence (QLD).
- Current National Police Clearance or ability to obtain.
- Working with Children's Crad (Blue Card) or be eligible to apply.
- Disability Worker Screening (Yellow Card) or be eligible to apply.
- Willing to travel to our other locations.
- Previous experience of working with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander clients.
- Previous experience in working with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
- Previous experience in case management and coordination activities using a clients information system.
- Demonstrated ability to meet targets and performance outcomes.
- Immunisation history showing you have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine is encouraged.
If this sounds like you, please submit your application by the following the links on the recruitment page. Applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying.
Only successful applications will be contacted.